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Friday, April 27, 2012

So today, Choca decided she wanted to rock one of the new crocheted hats that my husband had made for her (Shout out to Brittany @ Britt's Knits for her amazing crocheting skills). I paired her black, yellow and white hat with ALL VINTAGE ITEMS: a cute white tank, jean capri pants and a simple jean jacket. She wanted to finish it off with her pink sandals (that's her FAVORITE COLOR), so I obliged that request!!!

AND... here is her flair for this beautiful Friday:

How cute is she this lovely Friday!?!?!? :)

I hope you all enjoyed this cute little post as much as she enjoyed posing for it! LOL

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Now, although it was still really cute, it was FRIZZY!! My goodness... This weather (hot, cold, rainy, burning hot) has her hair going through a metamorphosis. It's growing really well.. But, it does tend to dry out a bit more when the weather is all over the place.

Sooooooooooooooooooo... I decided to redo her hair style... I updated the braids a bit, and used a different mixture of products to give her that protective covering her hair needs in this weather...

What did I use, you ask?!?!

PRODUCTS USED:

LITTLE MISS FUZZY HEAD

AFRICAN PRIDE MAGICAL GRO

TEA TREE LEAVE IN CONDITIONER

Let me tell you... This mixture really made her hair extra soft and curly!!! It was very easy to finger detangle and moisturized her hair amazingly!

The finished product:

I changed up the braid design a bit.

Can you see the shine?!?!? AND... The Little Miss Fuzzy Head has a nice, thick consistency that keeps Choca's hair coated and protected from the elements!!! We shall see how it looks in a week!! :)

Monday, April 16, 2012

So, this weekend I was going through older pictures of Choca, and I came across some pictures from this time last year that had me smiling and grinning at her cute little self and her amazing hair growth...

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

So, for Easter, I decided to do a different type of style for Choca. Now, you all know I LOVE twists on her, so I kept those... But, I decided to do some twists...with a twist!! :) I added some cornrows on one side... with a bit of a design. I criss-crossed some of the braids for a really cute design!! It was cute, it was easy and it's GORGEOUS!!!

Products Used:

Trescorn Mixture w/Tea Tree Leave In Conditioner

Super Gro Hair & Scalp Conditioner

Pictures:

The cornrows:

The rest of the style!

A couple of pics from Easter:

How cute is this!?!?!? It didn't take long to do... And, the braids will last a good 2-3 weeks! :) As you can see, she LOVES it!! :) So, it's a win/win!! :)

So, I combed the internet and found some other bloggers who have done some really cute Criss Cross braided designs on their little ones...

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We use only the finest ingredients and the freshest fruit nectars to sweeten and enhance the flavors of every product we bake for a more intense taste experience. Everything from our muffins to our cookies to our cakes are the highest quality possible. The kind of quality you can taste. And of course, we wouldn't think of using preservatives.

We're pretty proud of our SUGAR FREE and NO SUGAR ADDED line of products because they're lower in calories, carbohydrates and fat, but high in extraordinary taste and texture. But the most wonderful thing is that you'll never know they're SUGAR FREE and NO SUGAR ADDED! In fact, we guarantee our quality...and your satisfaction.

My Review:

The products that I was given to try were:

Okay... When I tell you that these were the most DELICIOUS goodies I've ever had, I am NOT exaggerating!! The sweetness factor of both of these items was truly on the money. The Double Chocolate Chip Muffins were EXTREMELY moist and thick and so very tasty!! My gosh... And the cookies?!?!? The Chocolate Chip Cookies were to die for!!! It's hard to explain how AMAZINGLY delightful these goodies were. Also, they were SHIPPED to me through the mail, and didn't lose ANY of their taste or moistness!! Truly a great find!

I can't say ANYTHING negative about these amazing products, with the exception of, "I WISH THERE WAS MORE!!!"

They are truly fantastic!

AND, to show how even MORE amazing this company is, they have provided me with a coupon to share with you all. Do you Amazon?? If you do, this coupon will give you a discount on buying such deliciousness!! Don't hesitate to use it, folks!!

YUMMERS!!!

Also, for my SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA folks, these wonderful products can be found in Albertson's Grocery Store!!

Please go to their WEBSITE, and make sure you "LIKE" their FACEBOOK and let them know I sent you!!!

So whether you have Luxurious Locs, Awesome Afros, BeDazzling Braids, Tantalizing Twists, WoW-Em' Weaves, Perfect Perms, or SilkyStraight Hair, "Celestial Crowns" are designed to protect any hairstyle. "Mini-Crowns" are great for anyone just wanting a slightly fuller, sturdier, funkier shower cap. Now you can still look stylish even while in the shower with our adjustable caps. In addition, "Celestial Crowns" make for a great bathroom conversation piece! Celestial Crowns are reasonably priced at $4.00 to $20.00 withdiscounts available.. Check out our list of vendors by clicking on the drop down menu under GALLERY. Perhaps there's a buy direct salon or spa in your area.

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Our Review:

Now, I'm one of those folks who ALWAYS wore a grocery bag of some sort on my head when deep conditioning my hair or giving myself hot oil treatments. The regular shower caps (the thin plastic ones) always tore on my head and were not big enough to encompass all of the hair that I had (whether it be my own or extensions). So, when I got these shower caps, I was AMAZED.

They are a very THICK plastic that is VERY heavy duty and can hold lots of hair/product inside. They are tight enough around our heads to keep whatever products we have on our heads inside, but not too tight where it cuts off our circulation. They are BIG on our heads as well...

They are REUSABLE as well!!!

I HIGHLY recommend these shower caps, folks!!! You will NOT be disappointed. They are not uncomfortable either. I was totally able to take care of business around my home for the three hours I DC'd my hair in this cap... No issues!!

Please check out their WEBSITE and make sure to go on over to their FACEBOOK, 'like' them, and let them know I sent you!!

I want to thank TWISTED ORCHID for sending me a purse to review on my blog.

From The Website:

About Us

About TwistedOrchid Handbags and Accessories

Twisted Orchid is a premium shopping destination for stylishly chic purses and handbags. From the pages of People Style Watch to Lucky, Elle and Oprah,trendspotters and fashion provocateurs alike are buzzing about our incredible selection. Based in Chicago, it is our committment to supply fashion-savvy women with must-have styles at a great value. Our attention to quality and detail is high, so rest assured you will be impressed with the glamour and luxury that is a cornerstone of every Twisted Orchid Handbag and accessory. So whether you're an accessory gal who wants to test out a trend before deciding on a big splurge, or you're a fashionistawho prefers to shop for fabulous steals - Twisted has the right piece just for you.

The purse that I was went was the Cream Russet Lace Hobo. The purse is true to form. What you see on the website is definitely what you get!

This purse is huge. I am able to fit ALL of my items in this purse, with room to spare. It would work GREAT as a diaper bag as well!! It's totally worth the $59.00! I highly recommend EVERYONE go on over to the TWISTED ORCHID WEBSITE and check them out. They have everything from bags to dresses and accessories!!! :) You won't be disappointed!

So, the lovely folks over at TWISTED ORCHID have decided to have a giveaway as well on my blog!!

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The winner of this giveaway will be able to choose a bag of your choice from their site worth up to $75.00!! Yes!! You heard me right... $75.00!!

This is a smoothening and softening butter. Home Sweet Home has been primarily designed for sensitive skin, recommended for the face. This butter is a rich blend of shea butter, sweetned with raw sugar, vanilla, a hint of patchouli and healing honey. The honey is very nutritious for the hair, moisturizing and softening it.

Lemon Fire Bliss: Healing LemongrassThis butter will heal the skin from the inside out. It is effective in healing conditions such as dandruff, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and dry and itchy skin, fungal infections like tinea and athletes' foot.

Living in a house with babies that have eczema, I was really excited to try these products on them. We have been searching for some products that would help keep their skin moisturized, without making them have an eczema flair up.

With these products, they were able to keep themselves soft, moisturized and free of eczema flair ups.

The smells of these products were VERY strong. Each of them have a very distinctive smell (true to their name) and are VERY fragrant. However, they still did their job, and did NOT make our allergies flair up either!! :)

Overall, this product is very good and does as it says it will. It softens the skin and keeps it moisturized VERY well! :)